Dave The Diver

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank for the Intel Core i5-12400 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER in Dave The Diver?

A: This combination ranks 1113 out of 1626 tested combos in the database. That places it in the lower-middle portion of the field, meaning a substantial number of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates in this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 19850. Its closest competitor, the Intel Core i7-9700, scores 19831, which is a 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i7-8700 scores 19894, putting it 0.2% ahead of the i5-12400. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is 0.4% ahead with a score of 19928, while the Intel Core i5-11600K trails by 0.4% with a score of 19771.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it stack up against its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 19774. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, scores 19706 (0.3% behind), while the RTX 2070 scores 19680 (0.5% behind). The Quadro K5200 and Tesla K40m trail by 0.8% and 1.3%, respectively.

Q: What are the memory specifications of the GPU in this combo?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the CPU's clock speed and core configuration?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz, and it boosts up to 4.40 GHz. The processor has an 18 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC. The GPU has a boost clock of 1650 MHz and a base clock of 1470 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves adequate for the demands of Dave The Diver at the resolutions tested.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. It also carries 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 105.6 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 224.4 GTexel/s. Floating point performance reaches 7.181 TFLOPS for FP32 operations and 14.36 TFLOPS for FP16.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's role is central to determining frame rates at higher resolutions. The data shows that moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings results in significant FPS drops, which indicates the GPU is the limiting component as pixel count increases. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 197.1 FPS, while at 4K Low it drops to 95.6 FPS. This pattern persists across all settings levels.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects its mid-range positioning. Its nearest rival, the RTX 2070, scores only 0.5% lower in average benchmark score, suggesting these two GPUs are closely matched. The GPU's 175 W TDP and suggested 450 W PSU indicate moderate power requirements for this performance class.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data reveals a clear hierarchy across settings presets at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 197.1 FPS, Medium provides 163.4 FPS, High achieves 147.4 FPS, and Ultra yields 131.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 66.0 FPS, representing a substantial performance range.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues with Low at 146.7 FPS, Medium at 125.4 FPS, High at 112.5 FPS, and Ultra at 98.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 48.4 FPS at this resolution. At 3840x2160, Low delivers 95.6 FPS, Medium 80.3 FPS, High 75.4 FPS, and Ultra 67.9 FPS, with a spread of 27.7 FPS between the extremes.

For the best experience, the High preset at 1080p offers a strong balance: 147.4 FPS is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay while maintaining higher visual quality than Low or Medium. At 1440p, High still delivers 112.5 FPS, which remains fluid. The Ultra preset at 1440p dips to 98.3 FPS, still playable but with diminishing returns over High.

At 4K, the High preset provides 75.4 FPS, which is the most visually demanding option that stays above 75 FPS. The data suggests that High is the recommended preset for users prioritizing both visual fidelity and smooth frame rates across all three resolutions. Medium at 4K (80.3 FPS) is a viable alternative if slightly lower quality is acceptable.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1113 out of 1626 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This places the pairing in the 68th percentile of all tested configurations (calculated as 1 - 1113/1626). The ranking indicates that roughly two-thirds of tested combos deliver higher average frame rates in this game.

The CPU's performance context helps explain this positioning. With an average benchmark score of 19850, the i5-12400 sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the i7-9700 is just 0.1% lower, and the i7-8700 is 0.2% higher. This suggests the CPU is competitive with older high-end parts but not a top-tier performer.

The GPU's 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs is somewhat lower than the CPU's 77th percentile. This imbalance suggests the GPU is more likely to be the bottleneck in this pairing. The RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score of 19774 is remarkably close to the CPU's 19850, indicating balanced overall capability despite the percentile difference.

The combo's rank of 1113 out of 1626 reflects this mid-pack positioning. The data shows that while this pairing handles Dave The Diver capably at 1080p and 1440p, it falls behind many other configurations at higher resolutions and settings. The 4K Ultra result of 67.9 FPS, while playable, is the weakest measured outcome and contributes to the overall ranking.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K reveals how the system scales with resolution. At Low settings, the combo delivers 197.1 FPS at 1080p, 146.7 FPS at 1440p, and 95.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 25.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 51.5% drop from 1080p to 4K. The consistent scaling suggests the GPU is handling the increased pixel workload predictably.

At High settings, the results are 147.4 FPS at 1080p, 112.5 FPS at 1440p, and 75.4 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 23.7% and 48.8% respectively. Ultra settings follow a similar pattern: 131.1 FPS at 1080p, 98.3 FPS at 1440p, and 67.9 FPS at 4K, with drops of 25.0% and 48.2%.

The relatively consistent percentage drops across settings presets indicate that the limiting component is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven. As pixel count increases, the GPU's fill rate and bandwidth constraints become more pronounced. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 105.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are the specifications that govern this behavior.

The data shows that the CPU is not the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The i5-12400's strong single-thread performance (910 in 3dmark single-thread) ensures it can feed the GPU adequately even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 190 FPS. The bottleneck shifts decisively to the GPU as resolution increases, evidenced by the smooth FPS degradation curve across all settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its fastest results. Low settings yield 197.1 FPS, Medium delivers 163.4 FPS, High achieves 147.4 FPS, and Ultra reaches 131.1 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 66.0 FPS, showing that settings have a significant impact at this resolution. Even the lowest result, Ultra at 131.1 FPS, remains well above typical display refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but drops noticeably. Low produces 146.7 FPS, Medium delivers 125.4 FPS, High achieves 112.5 FPS, and Ultra reaches 98.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 48.4 FPS. All settings at 1440p stay above 98 FPS, indicating this resolution is well within the combo's comfort zone.

At 3840x2160, the results show the GPU's limits. Low yields 95.6 FPS, Medium delivers 80.3 FPS, High achieves 75.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 67.9 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 27.7 FPS, the smallest of any resolution. While all settings remain above 67 FPS, Ultra approaches the threshold where frame pacing becomes noticeable.

The data reveals that the transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 25% performance across all settings, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs an additional 30-35%. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB memory capacity appears sufficient even at 4K Ultra, as no anomalous drops suggest memory pressure. The measured results are consistent and predictable, with no outliers that would indicate driver issues or thermal throttling.